CENX FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
CENX's fcf yield is higher than 95% of the last 10 years.
FCF Yield History
CENX FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of CENX’s fcf yield from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from -34.5% to 11.3%, averaging -4.9%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.4% | 1.7% | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| 2025 | -6.5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| 2024 | -5.9% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -5.9% |
| 2023 | -19.1% | -10.8% | -5.1% | -6.3% |
| 2022 | -20.0% | -7.6% | -1.8% | -12.9% |
| 2021 | -15.4% | -4.8% | 3.4% | -9.2% |
| 2020 | -14.9% | 2.0% | 11.3% | 3.0% |
| 2019 | -34.5% | -21.1% | -6.2% | -6.2% |
| 2018 | -23.6% | -4.7% | 0.4% | -23.6% |
| 2017 | -1.5% | 0.5% | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| 2016 | -17.6% | -3.8% | -0.6% | -0.7% |
Free cash flow generated divided by market capitalisation. Often more reliable than earnings yield because it reflects actual cash — harder to inflate through accounting choices.
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap × 100%Think of it as the "cash earnings yield" on your investment. High FCF yield vs history suggests the market may be undervaluing the company's real cash generation ability.
- FCF can be lumpy year-to-year due to irregular capex or working capital swings. Look at 3–5 year trends, not single-year readings.
- Businesses intentionally reinvesting for growth will show low or negative FCF yield by design — this metric is less useful for high-growth phase companies.
Is CENX FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
Century Aluminum Company's FCF Yield is currently 3.1%, which is near historic high relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for CENX is approximately -1.7%. See all CENX valuation metrics →
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